Melani Redmiles-Quinley

February at RED isn’t for the squeamish. This week, our book club’s heart beats faster as we plunge into the shadows where secrets fester, danger lurks, and betrayal runs deep enough to draw blood. In other words: the perfect backdrop for Agustina Bazterrica’s Tender is the Flesh, a novella that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go.

You know you’re at the right bookclub when the conversation is just as delicious as the snacks. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), March isn’t just about flipping pages — it’s about diving into a night of sly glances, whispered confessions, and appetizers that look like they came straight from a chef’s Instagram. This month, we’re leaning into the thrill of secrets, danger, and betrayal. Here’s how to turn your next gathering into an experience worthy of the best plot twist.

February’s here, and at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we’re leaning into the unpredictable—the kind of connections that blindside you in the best way. Our theme this month is Unexpected Relationships. It’s less about perfect matches and more about the way people, places, and even flavors collide when you least expect it. Forget the tired Valentine’s tropes. This is about sparks you never saw coming.